Happy Father's Day Big Hunk!

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Here is what the Daddy's of the nursery kids are getting today!

A big ol' Hershey bar.  Here is what it says on the back:

I love it! I think they will enjoy it (if the nursery kids don't get to it first!).

I got this idea here.

Today we are having everyone over to our house for a big Father's Day dinner.  

I am making hubs a Pot Roast, his mom is making Dutch Vegetable whip (yummy!), and my mom is bringing the salad.  I will make gravy and some rolls.  For dessert we are having Hot Fudge Sundae cake.  Oh, so yummy!!  

I love you hubs and Dad, you are the best!  I am sooooo grateful for you!!

Hubs with my (almost) 15 yr. old son.

Here's my Dad!  He would NOT be happy if he knew I posted this picture!!  Isn't he adorable??

He really is the most fantastic Father ever!  He is my hero.

Enjoy your day today.  Tell a Dad, husband, or SOMEONE you LOVE them!  It will make their day!!

White Chocolate Marshmellow Pops

  I had some white chocolate leftover from like last Christmas or maybe even the Christmas before (it still tastes fine!).  I wanted to use it up.  I knew I had some big marshmellows, some leftover sucker sticks from making candy previously, and I had sprinkles!  Just what I need to make these yummy Valentine marshmellow treats.  Here are my not so organized directions:

First we melted that yummy White chocolate in the microwave.  Make sure you nuke it in 30 second intervals, then stir, or it will burn.  Believe ME, nothing is worse than burnt Chocolate...yuk!

You need the large Marshmellows, lollipop sticks (or toothpicks), and Valentine sprinkles! 

The sprinkles go EVERYWHERE!  I kept sweeping them up with my hand and pouring them on a marshmellow dipped in the chocolate (can't stand to waste it!).  After you've dipped one, let it dry on a piece of wax paper.  doesn't even stick, yay!

Aren't they perdy?

There she is enjoying her yummy treat!

I luurve all the pretty colors:)

That bugger was gone in about 10 seconds!

These were soooo easy.  It's quick and easy, and you have immediate satisfaction:)  They are really yummy.  Word of advice:  If you eat more than about 4 at a time, your tummy won't feel so good:)

Some yummy goodies to make this Holiday Season

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 So how is your last week before Christmas going?  I am almost ready.  Hubby and I just about finished our shopping yesterday.  Now I have a lot of presents to wrap!  Good thing I have 2 teenagers to wrap.  They are so helpful....

Here are some goodies that I want to make this week for neighbors, friends, etc.  I love to bake the last few days before Christmas and take my kids to deliver them.  Here are a few:

Peppermint Fudge

Doesn't this look decadent?  I sooo want to try this recipe!

I am not a big fan of fudge, but this looks absolutely irresistable!

Candy Cane Blossoms

Oh, these kisses are so yummy!  I bought some the other day and they taste fabulous!  Here is the recipe.

Homemade Oreo's

Don't these look to die for?  I am so excited to try these!  Find the recipe here.

There are some wonderful goodies for you to try!  I hope you are enjoying your Holiday Season! 

Santa Snack Mix - Neighbor and Teacher Gifts

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Today it just hit me, I need to start getting my Teacher gifts all wrapped up and figure out what I am going to make for neighbors, friends, etc.

I get kinda tired of making cookies and candies every year.  I don't like cleaning up the mess, and it makes me cranky!  So this year I am making SANTA SNACK MIX for all my friends, neighbors and the teachers too!  

Here is all my ingredients all over the counter!  Doesn't it look yummy??  Luckily I had just eaten (TONS of muddy buddies), so I was not the least bit tempted to eat that bag of peanut M & M's.  Like my Keep Calm and Jingle On printable in the background? 

Here is my first batch.  I think I can honestly say I crave everything in this bowl!

Here is everything all wrapped up nice and cute!  I ran out of some of the ribbon, and I wanted to use what I had, that's why there are a variety of packaging.

I packaged the snack mix in those Rubbermaid Take alongs.  I got them at the Dollar Tree.  You get 2 for a dollar, YAY!  I also bought my rolls of cellophane and the ribbon at the Dollar Tree.

Does this stuff look familiar??  I made these for my kids teachers.  The sticky note holder idea I found HERE.  The cute little paint stick ornament I found HERE.  I absolutely ADORE both of these blogs!  You have to fully explore them and you will get inspired to CRAFT!

If you would like, here is the yummy recipe for the SANTA SNACK MIX:


1 box of Sugar Pops cereal (I got large ones)

2lbs Peanut M&M's

1lb Salted Nuts (I used lightly salted dry roasted)

2lbs Plain M&M's

1 small pkg of Raisins (I used about 8oz.)

3 small pkgs of Cracker Jacks (the prizes are SO lame)

Mix everything together and eat until you are in a Sugar Induced Coma.
This is soooo yummy!  I can't wait to give it to my friends and neighbors (and get it out of my house!).

Have a great week before Christmas!

I am listening to my Amy Grant Christmas CD right now.  I love it....